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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
6
The High School Reflector notes editor Laura Jean Wilson and staff across departments including Barrie Blanton Conway Craig and Molly Jo Rutledge in student activities. It highlights American Education Week promoting school awareness and parent involvement with stations on radio and a Halloween party with decorations, songs, refreshments, balloons, and room mother volunteers.
Mrs Nana Francis hosted a Halloween party for first grade pupils after noon from 2 30 until 3 o clock. Students listened to tales then told stories. Ice cream was served and balloons were given as favors.
The phrase Government of the people by the people for the people echoes in American Education Week, running from November 5 to 11. Sponsored by the National Education Association and the American Legion, the observance promotes public education nationwide.
The top performers average 90 or higher in the first six weeks. From the junior class John Dale Reeves and others. sophomores Aubrey Burnham Norman Harper Kenneth Jones Pat Russell. freshmen Morris Bowen Jerry Brown Bobby Clark Joe Ellis Buddy Gib son Kenneth Hyecock J. B. Mullins Darrell Neal Garland Smith Johnny Stephens Dale Taylor. Keep up the good work, boys.
If you were at WHS Friday Oct 27 you heard the question about honor roll. The list includes seniors Barrie Banton Peggy Burchfield Carol Hughes Gladifie Harper Beverly Judd Gwen Kent. Juniors Jimmy Christian Carol Kilgree Florena Williams. Sophomores Beverly Bassett J Don Biggerstaff Ruth Ann Cummings. Freshmen Mary Pennell Jimmie Nossaman. Eighth grade Sarah Compton Johnny Harper Barbara Nell Hasty Georgann Hunter Jackie Pannell Glenda Robarts. Seventh grade Jackie Lloyd Garner Bobby Gentry Orville Head Obie Rutledge Wanda Sue Alexander Ann Brown Edna Sue Denton Doris Ann Wallace.
Whitewright Junior High defeated Bonham Papooses 25 to 0 on their field securing 1st place in the Junior High League after beating Van Alstyne and Bonham twice. Melba Dean Alexander led the pep squad during halftime. Admission was fifteen and thirty cents. The article notes additional cadet activities and a base tour with Carol Ryan and others.
On October 31 the grade school held a Halloween party for first through fourth grades. Mrs. Sarah Kilgroe and others organized games like pin the tail on the cat and relay races. About sixty pupils attended with many parents. suckers and bubble gum were handed out from 7:00 to 9:00. E. B.
Sunday service featured special music by White Wright Church youths for Perrin Air Force Base cadets. Performances included a Carol Kilgroe solo Precious Lord Take My Hand a reading The Lord Is My Shepherd and a Kilgroe Jones duet Breathe On Me with organ by Jimmy Nosuman.
Halloween party for fourth grade hosted by room mothers with games and snacks. In sports, Whitewright Tigers defeated Bells Panthers 53 12 in the 15-B race. Art exhibit at the American Legion Home drew students from 9:45 to noon with works by Sarah Compton Anna Lou Phillips and Bobby Phillips. Prize themes announced by Mrs James Bryant offer 2 1 and 1 prizes. 4-H notes praise Betty Blackerby for the Helen W Swift 500 scholarship and recount club motto pledge and emblem.
The Tigers posted their seventh straight win and a second conference victory as Billy Earl Brown returned to score twice with Herman Musser and Dearle McKnight. Conway Craig added a rushing TD and Jimmy Christian kicked five of seven. Charles Moore scored both Bells touchdowns. Next up the Tigers face Piet Point and a Bearcats revenge bid.
National 4 H Week from November 4 to 12 has been designated as National 4 H Achievement Week to recognize 4 H clubs leaders and achievements nationwide.
The slogan Make Friends with Books marks National Book Week observed November 12 to 18. The appeal urges readers to become book friends, noting the enrichment and joys found in reading for those who have not yet explored books.
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